Culture Club

Our city ranks #3 in cultural diversity

In the entire U.S., four Montgomery County cities made the top ten as "Most Culturally Diverse" in 2017. Gaithersburg came in at #3 overall. The list was created by researchers at Wallethub, who looked into 501 of the largest U.S. cities using these three key indicators: ethnoracial diversity, linguistic diversity, and birthplace diversity. Each indicator was graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the highest possible rating for cultural diversity. 

Gaithersburg scored 93.4 on the cultural diversity score, coming sixth in the ethnoracial rank, fifth in the linguistic diversity rank, and 79th in the birthplace diversity rank.

To see how other cities ranked, including the least culturally diverse, click here for the full report.

A Bright Idea

New solar-powered entrance

You may have noticed new accent lighting at the entrance to our neighborhood. But did you know that those lights, including the ones that illuminate our Amberfield sign, are all solar powered? In an effort to increase sustainability and reduce costs, the community initiated the installation back in September. Saving energy. Saving money. And making a great first impression. Brilliant!

Gaithersburg Makes The Ranks

“Top 100 Best Cities for New Grads”

Gaithersburg came in 89th out of the “Top 100 Best Cities for New Grads” in 2017. GoodCall.com analyzed data from 589 cities and towns across the country, looking at multiple factors, including: affordability, relative salary, availability of entry-level jobs, and the number of local amenities per capita. Proving that Gaithersburg is city is that’s both well established and up and coming. 

 “This ranking reinforces what we already know in Gaithersburg. It’s a great place to live,” said Mayor Jud Ashman. “With a vibrant and growing dining and entertainment scene, an active biotechnology and information technology community, and housing options that range from urban lifestyle apartments and condos to new urban neighborhoods perfect raising a family, all right next door to the nation’s capital, Gaithersburg is an ideal place to start the next phase of a young college graduate’s life.” 

Read the full report at https://www.goodcall.com/data-center/2017-best-cities-new-grads/.